Here’s the story: It’s been a wild several weeks around here that started with taking in 5 deserving dogs who not only ended up at SDR through no fault of their own, but who also ended up having medical concerns – some of them major. We are still gathering info and getting estimates on the costs of all of these, but the estimates are going to be high, we’re not going to lie. And although our wonderful vet partners give us a much appreciated discount, there are just so many coming in all at once. SDR is one of the few rescues that will not turn dogs away because of medical conditions.

In addition to all of this, we recently got word of a big rescue effort happening at a puppy mill in North Dakota and were asked to help. We were able to save 3 of the mill dogs thanks to some phenomenal fosters.

We LOVE getting dogs out of horrible situations and also taking in dogs with medical conditions that no other rescue will take. Many times dogs are also surrendered or brought to us with health issues that are unknown until we have the dog fully and properly vetted. In these cases, the costs are unforeseen and take a huge financial toll on us, but we NEVER say no. Never. We believe that ALL dogs deserve a chance at a loving, healthy life.

Here’s where YOU come in! We are currently in need of extra funding for the extra vetting expenses that we’ve incurred as a result of our recent rescue efforts. If you agree with us that every dog deserves a happy and healthy chance at life and if you support the kind of work that SDR does on a daily basis, we ask that you PLEASE show your support by donating just $10 during our $10 TAILathon. Of course we'd LOVE more if you're feeling generous and passionate about our cause, but even $10 can do so much when you SHARE THIS and SPREAD THE WORD and get others to join you in giving!

You can play an integral role in helping these dogs on their road to becoming healthy and eventually being adopted into safe and loving homes forever.

To donate, simply click on the "Donate" button over on the right side of this page or send a check to the address listed.